Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Macrons Sue Candace Owens for Defamation in U.S. Court
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are suing Candace Owens in the United States.
Owens has been spreading false rumors that Brigitte Macron is a man and that the Macrons' marriage is incestuous.
Owens made these claims online and even created merchandise.
The Macrons say these lies are hurting them.
To win the case, the Macrons must prove Owens knew the claims were false or didn't care if they were true.
This lawsuit is unusual because it involves a world leader suing in the US, similar to some cases filed by Donald Trump.
Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron sued Candace Owens in Delaware over defamation claims.
Owens made claims alleging Brigitte Macron's gender identity was male.
Owens' claims began in 2024 and included T-shirts and social media posts.
The Macrons' suit accuses Owens of a "campaign of global humiliation."
The lawsuit requires the Macrons to prove Owens acted with "actual malice."
- Who
- Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron are suing Candace Owens.
- What
- Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron filed a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens.
- When
- The events began in 2024.
- Where
- Delaware Superior Court.
- Why
- The Macrons are suing Owens due to her spreading false claims about Brigitte Macron's gender identity and their marriage.
Emmanuel Macron
Candace Owens
Truthfulness of statements
Emmanuel Macron
The Macrons feel that Owens's statements are damaging to their reputations and are untrue.
Candace Owens
Candace Owens believes her statements are true.
- Plaintiffs
- Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron
- Defendant
- Candace Owens
- Court
- Delaware Superior Court
- Cause of Action
- Defamation
- Allegations
- False claims regarding Brigitte Macron's gender identity